Friday, March 11, 2011

8.9 Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Japan, Creates Tsunami.


This morning, an 8.9 earthquake was generated off the east coast of Japan.
This earthquake created a tsunami with readings up to 30 feet.
At this time, hundreds of people are feared dead, and hundreds more are missing.
If you have loved ones in Japan, Hawaii or anywhere that is around the Pacific Ring of Fire, contact them as soon as possible.
Below are links on information of this earthquake.

Above is a measure of the strength of the tsunami waves generated across the Pacific Ocean.
It appears the wave heights generated in Honolulu, Hawaii were 2.3 feet high.
Damage was reported in the US, Hawaii and many other places.
Japan is struggling to cool down a nuclear reactor shut down after the quake for precautions.

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